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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno La Verne Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly| California State University Chico | Whittier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $263 |
Diversity |
CSU | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Whittier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 1,192 students)
CSU vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 752% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.6% higher at Whittier College than California State University Chico ($48,924.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Whittier College ($15,517 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Chico are 2.7% lower than costs at Whittier College ($15,212 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than California State University Chico (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 277.9% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($34,623 vs. $9,162)
CSU vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 54 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
CSU vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Whittier College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Whittier College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Whittier College (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $5,000 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $47,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($175 vs. $263)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/